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Bandwagon is a narrative podcast that tells stories about the people who give momentum to growing fan bases. Each season will feature stories from fans of a different cultural phenomenon, ranging from sports teams and rock bands to political campaigns and cult movies. Why do people jump on a bandwagon? What do they do once they’re there? Who’s behind the scenes making the bandwagon grow?
This is a show about being part of something larger than yourself.Read more »

Bandwagon is a narrative podcast that tells stories about the people who give momentum to growing fan bases. Each season will feature stories from fans of a different cultural phenomenon, ranging from sports teams and rock bands to political campaigns and cult movies. Why do people jump on a bandwagon? What do they do once they’re there? Who’s behind the scenes making the bandwagon grow?
This is a show about being part of something larger than yourself.Read Less

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#5 The Pothole Bandit (Bernie Sanders)

May 8, 2016
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Bernie Sanders' first foray into elected politics was as mayor of Burlington, Vt. in the 1980s. One of the most infamous moments of his mayoral tenure occurred in 1986 when a masked vigilante took to the streets to protest the potholes. "The Pothole Bandit" is now a part of Burlington (and Bernie Sanders) history. We revisit this curious event 30 years later.

Bernie Sanders' first foray into elected politics was as mayor of Burlington, Vt. in the 1980s. One of the most infamous moments of his mayoral tenure occurred in 1986 when a masked vigilante took to the streets to protest the potholes. "The Pothole Bandit" is now a part of Burlington (and Bernie Sanders) history. We revisit this curious event 30 years later.